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The sequel to violent indie game hit Hotline Miami has suffered a delay, developer Dennaton Games has confirmed. Joystiq reports Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is now scheduled for a late 2014 or early 2015 release, after the title missed it previously announced release window of September 2014. "Hotline Miami …

CD Projekt Red has responded to allegations that the studio has imposed a year-long crunch on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt development, and that its PR staff has created "an overblown vision of a game that doesn’t exist." An anonymous Neogaf user "vetted and cleared" by GameSpot claims CD Projekt …

Activision has announced Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions will launch next month on PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms. The publisher revealed the details in a post on the Activision Blog. The game will be the first release under the recently reestablished Sierra brand, and also represents the resurrection of the acclaimed …

Sega and Sports Interactive have announced the UK release date for Football Manager 2015. The game will be released on November 7th complete with the traditional extensive new feature list, with the focus this time being on personalisation and customisation opinions. Also included are a new UI and improved Match …

The fifth largest PC manufacturer in the world isn’t even strictly a PC manufacturer. But do away with the PC/Mac distinction and regard all computers for personal use as a whole, and Apple has overtaken Asus to grab fifth in the ranking behind Lenovo, HP, Dell and Acer who claim …

Adam McCann, MD of Pro-G Media, tells MCV about VideoGamer’s rebirth and the constant battle against Google 2014 is a big year for VideoGamer – the site has doubled down on its titular format and is preparing to launch a complete refresh of its site. Adam McCann, MD of website …

Studio also disputes "overblown vision" of Witcher III allegedly created by PR

LucasFilm has confirmed that two announced Star Wars video games will be canonical. The studio confirmed to GameSpot that both DICE’s multiplayer shooter Star Wars Battlefront and Visceral’s previously confirmed Star Wars project – which has Uncharted’s former creative director Amy Hennig on the team – will feature official plots …

Title's developers Zhejiang Zhile Network and Hortor Soft apologise, deactivate video sharing

Bigben Interactive still plans on releasing Rugby 15 on PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, Vita and PC this year. The publisher has announced the addition of the Guinness PRO12 license to the title, which already claims the Aviva Premiership, TOP 14 and PRO D2 licenses – all of which …